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Below is a summary of the first-quarter 2026 market performance and economic commentary. The full market performance report (PDF) , including commentary and charts, can be found here . 1Q26 Market Performance 📉The US equity market posted negative returns for the quarter and underperformed both non-US developed markets and emerging markets. Value outperformed growth . Small caps outperformed large caps . 📈US REIT ( real estate investment trusts) indices outperformed equity market indices. 📈 Short-term and long-term interest rates generally increased during the quarter. The yield on the 10-Year US Treasury Note increased 0.12% to 4.30%. 📈The Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index returned +24.41% for the first quarter of 2026.

You just finished your taxes. Take a look at your return, specifically your long-term capital gains on Schedule D. If that number was meaningful (again?), it’s worth asking a simple question: Was it intentional, or just the byproduct of your portfolio? Most investors we meet aren’t getting proactive guidance here. They’re reacting to gains instead of managing them. If you’re open to a second look, we can walk through: -how those gains are being generated -whether they could be reduced or better timed -how it fits into your broader plan






